Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Walla Walla, Washington
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

Occupational Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position floats between units
• No on-call required
• No weekend or block schedules required
• Expected patient load: 9-11 patients per day
• Acute care experience required
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred but not required
• Must be a self-starter, able to keep schedule full and work well with the team
• Strong communication skills necessary

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 104
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Any color allowed on all units
• Parking: No fee

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State-specific searches and registry checks as applicable (e.g., WA State Patrol Search, OBRA Registry for CNAs)
• Professional licenses and certifications must be current and verified
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years (6 months for CNAs)
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Pediatric Society
• Other certifications as required by specialty or unit (e.g., Chemotherapy, Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit mask testing (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by profession/specialty
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Facility-specific training modules via WorkRamp LMS platform (pre-start and annual regulatory modules)
• Epic training modules completion required prior to or shortly after start

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• Physical and health document expiration dates are strictly enforced
• Candidates must maintain compliance with all Providence Health and Services policies and procedures

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with acute care experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a Level III Trauma Center setting with a supportive team environment.